Waymarked route

Look out for these signs

to help you find your way
around the Derwentwater
Walk.

Chinese Bridge
The boardwalk and bridge protect
fragile wetland at the river delta.
11 12 It can flood after heavy rainfall.

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Hundred Year Stone 8

The Hundred Year Stone marks 100
years of the National Trust’s care of
special places like Derwentwater.
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Look out for red

7 squirrels
Beatrix Potter wrote ‘The Tale of
Squirrel Nutkin’ while staying beside
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Derwentwater.

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Ruskin Memorial
Friar’s Crag, with its stunning views
of Derwentwater is said to be the 5
departure point for monks sailing to
St Herbert’s Island on pilgrimage. The
viewpoint is one of the most popular 4
places for photographs and was
described by John Ruskin as one of the 3
three most beautiful views in Europe.
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Recommended Start

Entrust
19 This sculpture marks the centenary of
the National Trust care of Brandelhow.

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Key Information Centre Bus Stop

Car Park Shopping

Toilets Waymarked route

Ferry route
Theatre
Moot Hall Bus No. 78 – Borrowdale Rambler
Located in the market square, ½ a mile Café Keswick – Seatoller, all year
from Derwentwater. Restaurant Bus No 77/77A – Honister Rambler
(Easter-October)
North Marina/ boat hire Other routes
Photography: Jim Bebbington, National Trust, Keswick Tourism Association. Designed by Custard Graphic Design

For more information visit:

www.keswick.org/what-to-do/walking-routes/Derwentwater-walk